RESUME

 

 

 

Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association  (FDPA)
Moscow, ID    2006-present

Executive Director  I produce high level experiences through expertise in production value, attentiveness to ambiance and quality entertainment, and understanding the subtleties of human nature. I am an arts non-profit and marketing professional offering a broad and unique set of skills including:

-Live event production and development, directing, and management

-Strategic event marketing and promotions

-Educational outreach project management

-Fundraising leadership, event, and campaign management

-Business coordination and management

-High-level strategic and creative experience gained in education, corporate, small business, and non-profit environments

I ensure the effectiveness and quality of constituent development by stewarding donors, procuring new corporate sponsors, and holding signature events.  This includes supporting the mission of the community non-profit corporation that serves 15,000 people through five different programs. I manage, contract, and promote professional performances. I oversee Festival Dance Academy, media and public relations, website, publications, the Great Performances Series, and Festival Youthreach - 5,000 youth served.  I manage 12 staff and faculty members, and provide leadership to the FDPA board of directors.  I also serve as a spokesperson for the arts and consider myself an advocate for non-profit organizations as well as the arts.

I have life-long experience in dance, performance, event production and direction; produced and directed over 20 performances, countless fundraising events, concerts, community events, and promotional events.

Accomplishments include:

· 80% increase in contributions from individuals (since FY 05)

· 40% increase in corporate sponsorships (since FY07)

· 37% increase in income from foundations  (since FY 06)

· Balancing a deficit budget (-$22,758) in one fiscal year (FY 07)

· Earning 16% more tuition per student (since FY06)

Established the first ever ballet program for Lewis Clark State College, including the development of kinesiology curriculum for ballet, the MOU, course requirements, pre-requisites, scheduling, and advertising. 

Established dance classes in rural Idaho - Troy, Lawpai, Orofino

 

Latah Economic Development Council (LEDC)  - Moscow, ID                                           2005
Executive Director, Interim

Responsibilities included helping the board set the strategic direction for the LEDC, ensuring the effectiveness and quality of constituent fund-raising, and implementing long-term economic development plans.  I oversaw media and public relations; the website; publications and events; and served as a spokesperson.   I provided writing and editing expertise on both internal and external communications including critical communications with both current and future contributors.
 

Barnhart Group – Moscow, ID                                                                                     1998-2005    
Investment Advisor, V.P. Operations and Public Relations

Managed integrated campaigns to enhance the firm’s external image while increasing internal efficiency.

· Researched and implemented investment portfolio analysis strategy.

· Developed Barnhart Group’s Comprehensive Investment Philosophy.

· Created portfolio rebalancing/positioning software.

· Implemented database management procedures.

· Developed comprehensive Procedures Guide, approved by the Idaho Department of Finance.

· Worked closely with Idaho Department of Finance Registered Investment Advisor Regulators.

· Maintained full compliance with the National Association of Securities Dealers.

· Wrote and implemented client contact and management procedures.

· Expanded business development platform.

Produced successful marketing campaigns including events, books, direct mail, TV, and radio.

 

Barnhart Group – Dallas, TX and Moscow, ID                                                          1995-2000        
Public Relations Manager

Coordinated and promoted a best-selling financial author through events such as book signings, speaking engagements, and fund-raisers.

· Orchestrated logistics for a series of television talk show appearances (including Oprah and The View).

· Developed comprehensive objectives and sub-foci for a weekly educational television talk show titled, “The Rituals of Wealth” that aired for two years on satellite television.

· Managed a fax broadcast campaign that resulted in booking the client as guest on over 300 talk radio shows.

· Instrumental in client being featured in over 15 print articles.

· Planned and organized a 15 city speaking tour for the client.

Oversaw a major fund-raising initiative to publicize Chuck Norris’ “Kick Drugs out of America Campaign” including a celebrity tennis tournament in which President George Bush Sr. was the featured guest.

 

Merrill Lynch – Houston, TX                                                                                                 1994-1995
Assistant      

Managed a database; stewarded clients; produced, coordinated, and promoted seminars, events, and conference calls for a Financial Consultant.

 

Sheldon Independent School District - Houston, TX area                                                  1992-1994
English Teacher

Developed and implemented lessons and plans, communications with parents and school board, and classroom management.   

EDUCATION

1988-1992 Bachelor of Science in Education, English emphasis, University of Oklahoma

1992 President’s Honor List

ACTIVITIES       

          Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, 1988-Present

President, Moscow Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club, 2002-Present
            Produce Newsletter and Website, Alumnae Event Planning, Development, Recruiting

University of Oklahoma, 1988-1992
Vice-President of Class, Recruitment Chair, Miss Greek Oklahoma first alternate, Etiquette Seminars for Pan-Hellenic, University Sing Program Coordinator, Sooner Scandals Choreographer and Director

Board Member, Gritman Medical Center Foundation- since 2003
            Former Vice President, Treasurer, Finance/Investment Committee Chair, Major Gifts Sub-Committee Chair,
            Fundraising Committee

Board Member, General Board of Directors, Gritman Medical Center
            Innovation Committee, Articles for Friday Flyer , Steering Committee

            Board Member, Heart of the Arts
            Fundraising/Events Committee

            Member, Moscow Chamber of Commerce Auction Committee and Marketing Committee

            Volunteer, Moscow Jr. Miss Competition / Distinguished Young Women
            Current Judge, Master of Ceremonies 2005, Poise and Interview Coach since 2002

            Former Board Member, Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association

            Former Member, Latah Economic Development Council Marketing Committee

            Former Member, Elks Lodge #249 Women's Golf League